News Releases
MU Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists Wins Student Chapter of the Year
The Honor Reflects the Group’s Commitment to Growth and Increasing Diversity in Journalism By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 3, 2014) — The University of Missouri chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists was named the student Chapter of the Year during the organization’s annual convention in Boston in July. On hand to accept … Continued
Fall Welcome Event to Highlight Opportunities with More Than 30 Student Organizations
The Groups Provide Professional Development and Networking Benefits By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2014) — More than 30 journalism-related organizations will welcome students into a new academic year with opportunities for professional development and networking at the annual Fall Welcome event on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The event, which is sponsored by the Missouri … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism Students Develop Free Game Day App for MU Football Fans
App Features Make the Most of What’s New in Mobile Technology Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 21, 2014) — Tiger football fans will be able to use a free game day app created by Missouri School of Journalism students at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field this fall. They worked with the Reynolds Journalism Institute and Mizzou Athletics to develop … Continued
2015 Journalism Interactive Conference to Focus on Education and Digital Media
The 2-Day Meeting Will Provide Training, Inspiration for Educators and Students Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute will host the 2015 Journalism interactive: The conference on journalism education and digital media. The conference will take place April 24-25, 2015, in Columbia, Missouri. Two days of … Continued
Senior Michael Shaw Wins $5,000 Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarship
The Award Recognizes Students Interested in a Sports Writing Career Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2014) — Michael Shaw, a Missouri School of Journalism senior, is one of five national winners of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation scholarship. Shaw, a print and digital news major, will receive a $5,000 award and a trip to the Santa … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students, Faculty, Staff Earn More than 500 Awards and Honors in 2013-14 Academic Year
The Recognitions Celebrate Excellence in Research, Multimedia, Writing and More Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 8, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism students, faculty and staff earned more than 500 top awards, honors and other recognitions during the 2013-14 academic year. Among the listings are national Hearst Journalism Awards winners, a National Edward R. Murrow Award and … Continued
Noted Documentary Filmmaker Joins the Missouri School of Journalism Faculty
Robert Greene Will Share His Skills as a Director, Producer, Film Editor and Film Essayist with Students Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2014) — Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Robert Greene will join the faculty of the Missouri School of Journalism, bringing his skills as a director, producer, film editor and film essayist to the new Jonathan B. … Continued
Sarah Darby Receives the $5,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
She Is Focusing Her Convergence Journalism Studies on Emerging Media Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 1, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Sarah Darby is the 2014 recipient of the $5,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. She is focusing her convergence journalism studies on emerging media and is earning a minor in entrepreneurship. Professor … Continued
CollegeMagazine.com Ranks the Missouri School of Journalism No. 1
Real-Media News Outlets, 30-Plus Interest Areas and Extensive Alumni Network Are Cited as Key Strengths Columbia, Mo. (July 29, 2014) — CollegeMagazine.com has named the Missouri School of Journalism the No. 1 journalism school in the U.S. Ross Tetzloff, a sophomore English major at Boston College, oversaw the 2014 rankings report. He said the first … Continued
The Associated Press Sports Editors Award $1,500 Scholarship to Senior Joe Trezza
His Summer Internship at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Allows Him to Cover Every Home Cardinals Game Columbia, Mo. (July 29, 2014) — Senior Joseph Trezza is one of four national winners of a $1,500 scholarship from the Associated Press Sports Editors. Trezza, a print and digital news student at the Missouri School of Journalism, is … Continued